Universal Preservation Hall
Photo credit: Joan Osborne at the Egg, Albany, NY, 2022. Photo by Timothy Reidy. Words by Ian Losz. I would not label Joan Osborne a diva. She’s a star. A feet-on-the-ground kind of star. Though she may be firmly planted on this good earth, when she sings, she could easily be put up on a […]
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New Joan Osborne Dylan Tour & album: Aacclaimed, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne will be performing in Saratoga Springs on April 10th at Universal Preservation Hall (ticket info). Osborne is touring in support of her forthcoming album, Dylanology Live (out April 25th on Womanly Hips Records). The recording features eight captivating performances of Bob Dylan songs chosen by […]
Saratoga Springs, NY (March 13) – Universal Preservation Hall is set to ignite with the electrifying sounds of Moonlight Benjamin, the powerhouse Haitian singer-songwriter whose unique fusion of voodoo rhythms and blues-infused rock has taken the world by storm. The performance, presented as part of the Music Haven Passport Series, will take place 7:30 p.m. […]
The Outlaws Ignite Universal Preservation Hall with Southern Rock Mastery Words and Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. On March 6, 2025, the Outlaws brought their signature Southern Rock sound to the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, NY, delivering a powerhouse performance in a venue as unique as their music. Once a historic church, the hall has […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS (Feb. 28) – Universal Preservation Hall continues to activate its spaces in innovative and exciting ways with The RESET, an immersive take on a “sound bath,” created and performed by renowned singer and sound healing artist Davin Youngs. Audiences are invited to experience UPH like never before, bringing their yoga mats, pillows, and […]
Universal Preservation Hall Announces Star-Studded Lineup: Michael Feinstein, Joan Osborne, and More Take the Stage SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (Jan. 21) – Universal Preservation Hall is thrilled to announce an extraordinary lineup of performances coming to its historic venue in the heart of Saratoga Springs. Tickets are on sale this Thursday for newly announced unforgettable concerts […]
Saratoga Springs (Dec. 11) – Universal Preservation Hall is thrilled to announce that country music superstar Sara Evans will perform in the Great Hall 7:30 p.m. May 17 for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling. Tickets go on sale 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13. With a career spanning over two decades and over 10 […]
Bianca Del Rio – Interview – Xpererience – by Niki Kaos. Bianca Del Rio is an icon of the drag world. I first discovered her watching season 6 of Ru Paul’s Drag Race – and instantly fell in love with her sharp wit, brash style and the “it” factor great comedians bring to the stage. […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS (April 4) – Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is known to bring audiences to their feet. Inspiring two-stepping, waltzing, and standing ovations wherever they go, Universal Preservation Hall is excited to host a […]
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